About The Word Sheepshank
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Sheepshank
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What's The Definition Of Sheepshank?
[n] a knot for shortening a line
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sheepshank: Related Terms | Find terms related to Sheepshank: See Also | knot Sheepshank In Webster's Dictionary \Sheep"shank`\, n. (Naut.)
A hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened.
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